2004 BMW 530 vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 530 weights approximately 277 kg more than 1982 Ford Mustang.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang. 2004 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 530 | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |